Elderwood at Wheatfield — nursing home in Niagara Falls, NY

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid · part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Certified beds: 123 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 123 state-licensed beds · New York State Department of Health
State license: 3121304N active · licensee 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC
Average residents per day: 113.1 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 335790
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Oct 18, 1995
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC
CMS chain: Elderwood 17 facilities
Phone: (716) 215-8000
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Aug 14, 2024

Citations

33

13 health · 20 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D14	E13	F1
Minimal	A·	B1	C4

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 335790
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 123
First approved: Oct 18, 1995
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Nov 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
License number: 3121304N
State facility ID: 5774
License type: Residential Health Care Facility - SNF
License status: active
Licensed beds: 123
Bed certifications: RHCF: 123
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact street address + ZIP Inferred
Licensee: 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC · LLC
Initially licensed: Oct 16, 1995
As of: Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: Inferred source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Aug 14, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 14, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	12	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 9, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 9, 2022	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Dec 6, 2019	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 6, 2019	Health	Health Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D14	E13	F1
Minimal	A·	B1	C4

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Aug 14, 2024	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024	Complaint
Aug 14, 2024	F-0584	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024	Complaint
Aug 14, 2024	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024	Complaint
Aug 14, 2024	F-0725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 11, 2024	Complaint
Aug 14, 2024	F-0810	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0925	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Aug 14, 2024	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Oct 11, 2024
Nov 9, 2022	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	K-0325	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2019	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 28, 2020
Dec 6, 2019	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 31, 2020
Dec 6, 2019	E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jan 28, 2020
Dec 6, 2019	E-0013	Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jan 28, 2020
Dec 6, 2019	E-0020	Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jan 28, 2020

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 2.9

Quality measuresstate 3.9

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.00

State avg 3.69US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.71

State avg 0.73US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.79

State avg 0.76US avg 0.86

Nurse aide1.49

State avg 2.20US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse2.45

State avg 3.20US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.14 (case-mix index 1.34).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover57.5%

State avg 40.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover48.1%

State avg 39.6%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Aug 14, 2024
Cycle 1 health score: 56
Total weighted score: 42

Operating entity

2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Elderwood

17 facilities in 3 states. CMS chain ID 196.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 2.2

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

5

Organizations

0

Individuals

5

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Warren Cole	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Oct 14, 2011
Jeffrey Rubin	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Oct 14, 2011

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Warren Cole	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Oct 14, 2011
Jeffrey Rubin	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Oct 14, 2011
Warren Cole	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 14, 2011
Jeffrey Rubin	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 14, 2011
Michelle Hardy	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Dec 13, 2021

Same chain in New York

All 16 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Elderwood at Amherst 4459 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226 CCN 335056Abuse icon	92	Aug 20, 2026	261 IJ1 harm	$25k
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid 185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946 CCN 335267	156	Oct 2, 2024	35	—
Elderwood at Williamsville 200 Bassett Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 CCN 335326	200	Apr 21, 2026	411 harm	$76k
Elderwood at Waverly 37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892 CCN 335346Abuse icon	200	Mar 11, 2026	542 IJ	$82k
Elderwood at Grand Island 2850 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072 CCN 335391	90	Dec 2, 2025	28	—
Elderwood at North Creek 112 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY 12853 CCN 335429	82	Sep 20, 2024	34	—
Elderwood at Ticonderoga 101 Adirondack Drive, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 CCN 335482	84	Aug 20, 2025	38	$4,516
Elderwood at Lockport 104 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, NY 14094 CCN 335500	126	Mar 13, 2026	251 harm	$113k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
ZIP: 14304
County: Niagara County FIPS 36063
State: New York
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
North Gate Health Care Facility 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 CCN 335649	4 km	200	May 13, 2026	28	—
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility 445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 CCN 335669	8.2 km	80	Jun 2, 2026	20	—
Elderwood at Grand Island 2850 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072 CCN 335391	8.4 km	90	Dec 2, 2025	28	—
Schoellkopf Health Center 621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 CCN 335376	11.7 km	120	Aug 22, 2025	31	—
Schofield Residence 3333 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217 CCN 335603	11.8 km	120	Apr 9, 2025	27	—
Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 822 Cedar Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 CCN 335742	11.9 km	160	Apr 8, 2026	491 open	—
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence 5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14092 CCN 335843	12.8 km	250	Oct 15, 2024	371 harm	—
Mcauley Residence 1503 Military Road, Kenmore, NY 14217 CCN 335433	12.8 km	160	Jan 8, 2025	18	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335790	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335790	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Health Facility Information NY	5774	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact normalized street address and ZIP (the state roster does not publish the CCN).	Inferred	Oct 23, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Bed Certifications NY	5774	capacity, bed_certifications	Verified	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 335790

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